Effect of the Schroth method on the magnitude of lumbar curves and endurance of lumbar extensors in children with idiopathic scoliosis
Abstract
Background & objective: Lumbar extensors' strength and endurance are crucial for maintaining spinal alignment and balance, especially in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. This study aims to investigate the effects of the Schroth method on the magnitude of lumbar curve and endurance of lumbar extensors in children with idiopathic scoliosis.
Methodology: This single-blinded randomized controlled trial (RCT_ included 32 patients. Data was collected from Pakistan Society for Rehabilitation of Differently Abled Lahore, by using a convenience sampling technique through the fishbowl method of randomization. Idiopathic scoliosis patients aged between 9 and 17 years with Cobb angles of 10˚– 26˚ of either gender were included. Patients with any neurological condition, other orthopedic condition, surgical history of spine, severe systemic disorder, psychiatric or neuromuscular disorder were excluded from the study—X-ray data collection for Cobb angle and Sorensen test for lumbar muscle endurance.
Results: On applying independent sample t test for between group analysis, it was seen that no difference was found at the baseline before the treatment between both the groups (P > 0.05), It was also seen that the improvement in experimental group was seen to be more than in control group with respect to curve magnitude (Cobb angle) and endurance (Sorensen test) (P < 0.05). On applying the within-group comparison paired sample t test, it was seen that both groups showed effectiveness after the treatment sessions (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: In conclusion, it was proved that the Schroth method is effective in improving curve magnitude and endurance of lumbar extensors in children with idiopathic scoliosis.
Keywords: Children; Cobb angle; Endurance; Exercise Therapy; Idiopathic; Lumbar; Schroth method; Scoliosis; Sorensen test
Citation: Faisal S, Amjad F, Khalid S, Muhammad A, Majeed A, Gondal KS, Hashim A. Effect of the Schroth method on the magnitude of lumbar curves and endurance of lumbar extensors in children with idiopathic scoliosis. Anaesth. pain intensive care 2025;30(2):140-146. DOI: 10.35975/apic.v30i2.3119
Received: August 03, 2025; Revised: October 27, 2025; November 29, 2025
